// Co-op Food chief executive Jo Whitfield is departing the business after 6 years
// Nisa boss Michael Fletcher is also standing down
Co-op Food chief executive Jo Whitfield is to exit the retailer after five years as the boss of its wholesale business Nisa also stands down.
Former commercial director Matt Hood replace Whitfield, who the retailer said had decided to “move on and pursue her next challenge”.
Hood will take on responsibility for both the commercial and operational areas of the business.
Nisa CEO Michael Fletcher will be replaced by managing director of Co-op’s regional stores in the south Peter Batt.
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Co-op chair Allan Leighton said: “Jo has decided that this is the right time to move on and pursue her next challenge.
“During her time with us, Jo has led a re-invention of our Food business. She always put colleagues first and championed colleague safety. She leaves the Co-op with our warmest wishes and deepest thanks for everything she has delivered for our colleagues, members and customers.”
Co-op chief executive Shirine Khoury-Haq added: “We have an incredibly strong team, an established position to build from and the hunger and opportunity to achieve so much more in the years ahead.”
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